Purchasing Analyst

JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for supporting purchasing, procurement, and supply chain initiatives through both analytical and operational activities. This position conducts spend analysis, supplier performance monitoring, and process optimization while also performing hands-on purchasing responsibilities such as reviewing business needs, sourcing qualified vendors, and executing purchase orders. The Purchasing Analyst plays a key role in ensuring cost competitiveness, maintaining supply continuity, and providing accurate purchasing data to support decision-making. By combining analytical insights with day-to-day procurement execution, this role strengthens the organization’s ability to achieve its procurement and supply chain objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Conduct purchasing need reviews by evaluating departmental requests and confirming alignment with budget, specifications, and business priorities.
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers by comparing quotations, assessing capabilities, and supporting vendor qualification activities.
• Execute purchase orders and monitor order fulfillment, ensuring accuracy in pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and system entry (SAP & SCM /ERP).
• Support spend analysis, cost tracking, and supplier performance monitoring to provide data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve order issues, discrepancies, or delays.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and supplier information to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist in developing and standardizing procurement processes to improve efficiency and transparency across the supply chain.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management in the chemical materials industry

SKILLS:

• Familiarity with SAP, ERP, or similar SCM systems
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a clear focus on balancing and addressing stakeholder interests.
• Bilingual in English and Korean (Preferred).